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Depression Poetry - An Inspirational Tool

 

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Even well-meaning depression poetry can be tender to a sufferer of the disorder. Depression poetry exists because people want their poetry to help others. This is because depression can be as internal a mental state as the physical illness. And, if nothing is done to fight the ravages of depression, it will soon take over every aspect of your life. So, even depression poetry which appears quite serious to an outside observer is at times tender to a person who feels trapped in their own murky waters.

There is hope for recovery from depression by using poetry. Depression poems are powerful tools for battling the loneliness, frustration, despair and hopelessness that characterize depression. Because most people with depression do not seek treatment, the feelings and emotions that poetry evokes are often overlooked. These poems are meant to be read and enjoyed. They will help you make sense of what is happening in your life.

There are thousands of poems about depression written by individuals who have experienced the same conditions or who are living with someone else who has. Reading depression poems is a great way to relax and overcome depression. Many individuals who suffer from depression write their own poetry. If you don't know how to write poetry, there are many good books out there that teach you to write poetry.

Some good places to find depression poetry are on the Internet and in poetry books. You can also find poems by sitting down and writing them down. Simply writing them down will provide an outlet for your emotions and they may be very cathartic. Also, this process gives you a chance to see your poetry in a different light when you look at it some later.

An article explores several types of poetry that deal with depression. An article explores "Goodnight Loves," written by Edilean Deangela. An article explores "Sense," written by Debra Herron. An article explores "The Sea and Snow," written by Anne W. Smith.

An article explores the poem "Windmills and Mannequins" written by Karen Ebersole. An article explores "Starless Night," written by Roger W. Frye. An article explores "Walking Through Mirrors," written by Lynn Janick. An article explores "Songs For Giving," written by Jana Hunter.

An article explores "Chunks," written by Amaryllis Gudakunst. An article explores "Nyota," written by Maria Beninck. An article explores "Burning Bridges," written by Ann Rickles. An article explores "The Missing Link," written by Jocelyn Wolf. An article explores "Songs of Innocence," written by Karla Zander. A collection entitled "Depression Poems" was published in 2021 by Karla Zander and Pauline Lee.

The poetry in this volume is relevant to current issues facing contemporary social workers, as well as those facing times of change in their careers. This volume is of value to those working in shelters for the poor and at various support services for people with mental illness and addiction. It can also be useful to those working with families and people in recovery. The editors did an excellent job of presenting poems appropriate for publication. They wrote and presented a variety of poems with grace and poignancy. Anyone who reads this book will be rewarded by seeing the depth of grief and despair reflected in these poems.

This is the first volume of a three-volume series examining the lives and work of indigenous and transnational poets in the United States. The poets included in this volume are Anna Jarvis, Nahomi Sawahata, Kimberly Dvorak, Terrie Williams, Wanda Jackson, Rumi, and Rhoda Shippens. All of these writers have lived their lives on the borders of the United States, but in many ways they have been forced to cross the border into the United States in order to pursue their artistic dreams. They have all experienced the drudgery of being forcibly removed from their homeland and the injustice of being falsely accused and separated from their families. They have all made the choice to come to the United States and to make their home here.

In this volume, they each present a poem that describes his or her experience of living illegally in the United States. Anna Jarvis' poem "Dear American," dealing with the trauma of sexually abusive experiences in her home as a child, is particularly poignant. Her poem "Dear American," about being sexually abused as a child by a man who came to live with her and became her abuser, gives voice to the terrible reality of being a victim of sexual coerce. Wanda Jackson's" scripted out experience of waiting for hours in a prison, where her physical and mental health was at risk, and her good health was in jeopardy" powerfully describes the despair of victims of severe sexual violence and the stressors that cause their vulnerability.

The poems by Wanda Jackson, Nahomi Sawahata, Terri Williams, and Kimberly Dvorak clearly reveal the impact of living in a country where domestic violence is the rule and sexual coercion the exception. These women write about the physical, emotional, and sexual violence they suffered at the hands of men who chose power over their own safety and well-being. Armed with these first-person accounts, they present their painful, personal truths in essays that are as moving and heartbreaking as any literary work ever written. Though the goal of every poet is to share their thoughts and emotions through literature, the accuracy and honesty exhibited by depression poetry writers like Nahomi Sawahata and Terri Williams are exceptional. They take you into their own worlds and show you the way they coped with the terrible specter of domestic violence and the devastating effects it had on their lives. Though their poetry does not offer answers, it inspires readers to be brave and find strength in their own souls by confronting the truth about their own experience.

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